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Product Development Test Engineer

Mechanical Engineering · Iran · 2022-03-04

Processing Time
140 days
Decision Date
2022-03-04
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research using advanced engineering methods to develop more efficient and effective turbomachinery. The work focuses on resolving tensions between gas turbine efficiency, affordability, and durability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor addresses critical issues related to climate change and the energy economy by developing cleaner energy industry technologies.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 10 years of experience, a record of 170 citations, and has published 9 peer-reviewed articles.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's unique expertise in turbomachinery and its environmental benefits make it advantageous for the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 10 years of experience, 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 3 conference articles which garnered 170 citations. The case was supported by 4 expert recommendation letters and evidence of 3 peer reviews conducted for authoritative journals, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Reference Letters Dependent

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Frequently Asked Questions

A approved EB-2 NIW (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 140 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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